philosophy
Ancient Greece
Was Plato’s Republic a Utopian Vision or a Dystopian Nightmare?
The philosophical dialogue, The Republic, was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 375 BCE. It describes his vision of an ideal and just society that would be ruled by philosopher-kings.
Over two thousand years later, this work on...
Ancient Greece
Greek Philosopher Pythagoras and His Famous Theorem
The influence of Pythagoras in mathematics and philosophy remains strong today along with the mysteries surrounding the great Greek philosopher
Ancient Greece
Was Ancient Greek Knowledge Preserved by the Byzantines or by the Arabs?
A common thesis is that many ancient Greek texts may have been lost if it were not for the preservation efforts of Islamic scholars, and, while that may be true to an extent, it is ultimately the Byzantine Empire...
Ancient Greece
Love Like an Ancient Greek: The Six Types of Love
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What is love? Surely there is no single answer to this question, and this is why the Ancient Greeks had six different words to describe love. Knowing these can change your life.
By Roman Krznaric
Looking for an antidote to modern...
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When Ancient Greeks and Hindus Exchanged Wisdom
"East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat,” wrote Sir Rudyard Kipling. However, the truth is that long before Sir Kipling wrote this,...
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Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor Who Embraced Greek Philosophy
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled over the classical world's most powerful empire. In addition to his achievements as a ruler, military strategist, and administrator, Marcus Aurelius is admired to this day for his grasp of Greek philosophy, particularly...
Ancient Greece
Was the Ancient Greek Philosopher Socrates a Real Person?
Socrates is commonly cited as the most influential of ancient Greek thinkers and is arguably a significant founder of Western philosophy, but why do accounts written about him by his contemporaries vary so much?
The first unusual thing about Socrates...
Ancient Greece
The Strange Paradoxes and Puzzles of Zeno of Elea
Many ancient Greek philosophers dreamed up paradoxes and puzzles to prove their worldviews and theories, but one ancient thinker stands out above the rest. That would be Zeno.
Zeno of Elea, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and student of Parmenides, was...
Ancient Greece
How to Live a Fulfilling Life According to Greek Philosopher Plato
Widely considered the first "true" philosopher of Ancient Greece, Plato was primarily interested in how people could live a fulfilling life.
Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher
Born in Athens, the namesake of platonic love was said to have been influenced by...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom and Quotes
Some of the best quotes by Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.